BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— More than three-quarters of Indiana’s local government officials (LGOs) report that their local government relies on nonprofits, at least in part, in responding to emergencies, such as meeting the immediate or long-term needs of residents, coordinating volunteers, raising philanthropic support, or participating in emergency response teams. However, LGOs rank local nonprofits—as well as… Read more »
Tag: nonprofit
Membership organizations serve as a stable force in the Indiana economy
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Employment in membership and related organizations (grantmaking, civic, professional, religious organizations) appears to be a relatively small, but stable segment of Indiana’s overall economy. According to a new Indiana University report, total employment in the industry grew 21 percent between 1995 and 2019 to reach almost 30,000 employees; total payroll increased even… Read more »
Indiana Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Nonprofits face challenges over 25-year period, worsened by COVID-19 pandemic
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The nonprofit arts, entertainment, and recreation (AER) industry is relatively small in Indiana, employing fewer than 7,000 workers in 2019, but it plays an important role in producing arts, culture and recreation services that enrich people’s lives. Whether serving niche markets or larger groups, these organizations make it possible for Hoosiers to… Read more »